Palina was the bigger hitter(so also had drop shot opportunities) but R herself is a flat hitter as well. Maybe Palina cleaned up her game later, making lesser errors.
Both said sorry after benefiting from the net cords.

Course came to watch Lena, who impressed me during SW R. Not a particularly a big hitter, but can move the opponents around pretty sharply, using angles. She also has nice variety. But G returned lots of those drive attacks.

4. Stojic, Stefani (UCSB) def. Maren Helgo (LBSU) 6-4, 6-2

Stojic tended to send some balls long, but was just the better player. Attacked serve well. Points were long though. Helgo is another prospect I was impressed with during SW R.

5. Atanasson, Amanda (UCSB) def. Natalia Munoz (LBSU) 6-0, 6-4

6. Yamada, Stephanie (UCSB) def. Laura Eales (LBSU) 6-4, 7-5

I was actually quite impressed withe Eales today. Nice net play during doubles, and her one handed backhand was really good. Quite sharp. Actually she was the aggressor, but Yamada returned those attacks well; hence the long points.